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Saudi Arabia launched secret attacks on Iran during Operation Epic Fury

The Saudi attacks, not previously reported, mark the first time that the kingdom is known to have directly carried out military action on Iranian soil and show it is becoming much bolder.

Smoke rises following an explosion in Tehran amid the war with Iran, March 7, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone.
US President Donald Trump and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia interact during the US-Saudi Investment Forum in Washington, US, November 19, 2025.

Saudi Arabia asks US to end Hormuz blockade amid worries of possible Houthi retaliation - WSJ

Iran and Pakistan falgs. Illustration.

Pakistan steps up mediation efforts between Iran, US to end conflict - analysis

A satellite image shows planes at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia February 21, 2026.

Iranian missile, drones strike US military airbase in Saudi Arabia, 12 soldiers wounded - report


When Iran, the Taliban and Hamas met

Iran is mastermind behind the Taliban takeover. The plain fact is Iran has spent a decade preparing for the Taliban’s eventual takeover and the once-mortal enemies have collaborated closely.

 Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif meets Taliban political chief Mullah Abdul  Ghani Bardar in Tehran on Jaunary 31, 2021.

Saudi king urges world to take 'decisive stance' against Iran

These were the 84-year-old ruler's first public remarks since he addressed the United Nations General Assembly in September via videolink, where he also took aim at Iran.

Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz gives virtual speech during the first session of Shura council, from his palace in NEOM, Saudi Arabia, November 11, 2020.

Mystery deepens in 'sabotage' of oil tankers in Persian Gulf

Conflicting reports and current tensions in the Gulf obscure knowledge of the incident.

THE NIMITZ-CLASS aircraft carriers USS Abraham Lincoln and USS John C. Stennis plod their way through the Persian Gulf in 2012. ‘Obama’s aversion to launching a preemptive attack on Iran’s nuclear sites is the result of America’s bitter experiences in Afghanistan and Iraq and Obama’s herculean effor

American senators want details on nuclear cooperation with Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has resisted standards on reprocessing spent fuel and enriching uranium, two potential paths to making nuclear weapons.

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo (L) meets with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia January 14, 2019

A new Middle East in sight? Just maybe

The tide may be turning against Iran in the Middle East.

Ebrahim Raisi speaks during a campaign meeting at the Mosalla mosque in Tehran, Iran, May 16, 2017. Picture taken May 16, 2017.

Saudi Arabia stops new business with Germany over its pro-Iran policy

Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman is “deeply offended” by the German government and froze new business with the Federal Republic, wrote Der Spiegel.

SAUDI ARABIA Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

Analysis: Saudi Arabia won't build a nuclear bomb

The kingdom's nuclear rhetoric is about US policy and the Iranian threat.

Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammad bin Salman arrives to meet Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May in Downing Street in London, March 7, 2018

Saudi crown prince: ‘If Tehran develops nukes, so will we’

The prince confirmed Netanyahu’s warning in the U.S. that Iran deal leads to arms race.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman gestures during a military parade

Saudi crown prince says will develop nuclear bomb if Iran does

The government approved a national policy for its atomic energy program on Tuesday.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman gestures during a military parade

US firms push Washington to restart nuclear pact talks with Riyadh

Saudi Arabia has welcomed the lobbying, they said, though it is likely to worry regional rival Iran at a time when tensions are already high in the Middle East.

US President Donald Trump pictured dancing with swords at a reception ceremony held in his honor in Saudi Arabia on May 20, 2017.